The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Cancer Services to provide senior leadership across our cancer pathways. This is a key role within the Trust, responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe and effective cancer services for the populations we serve across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales.
Working closely with clinical leaders, divisional teams and system partners, you will lead the strategic and operational management of cancer services, driving improvement in performance, quality and patient experience in line with national cancer priorities.
• The Head of Cancer Services is a senior operational and strategic leader responsible for the delivery, performance, quality, and continuous improvement of Cancer Services across The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
• The post holder will provide visible, credible leadership across tumour sites and cancer pathways, ensuring delivery against national cancer standards, NHS Long Term Plan ambitions, and Integrated
Care System (ICS) priorities. They will lead transformation of cancer pathways to improve access, experience, outcomes, and productivity, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and governance.
• The role requires strong system leadership, effective partnership working with the West Midlands Cancer Alliance, commissioners, primary care, and voluntary sector partners, and the ability to lead
complex change at scale.
Why join SaTH?
SaTH is on a journey of improvement committed to delivering high-quality care and improving services for our local population. We offer:
• The opportunity to lead and shape cancer services at a senior level
• A supportive, values-led organisation focused on collaboration and improvement
• Access to leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Flexible working options where operationally possible
• The full range of NHS benefits, including pension and annual leave entitlements
If you are passionate about cancer services and ready to lead at scale within a complex and rewarding environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026